Rains Pound Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Heavy Rain Alert Issued

Updated: July 28, 2018 14:01 IST

Rain clouds in Himachal Pradesh remained "very active" in the last 24 hours. While the met department recorded rain many parts of the state, Shimla, Kullu and Sirmaur districts witnessed massive landslides because of nonstop downpour. Kelyong in Lahaul and Spiti district remained the coldest place in the state at 10.7 degrees Celsius. Uttarakhand's weather department also issued a heavy rain alert for the state. The state's disaster management authority further instructed district magistrates to be prepared with relief operations in case of accidents.

Water level in Mussoorie's Kempty Falls in Uttarakhand reached an alarming level because of heavy rainfall

Streets in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district are water-logged following heavy rainfall. Here is an image from the Gohar subdivision.

Streets in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district are water-logged following heavy rainfall. Here is an image from the Gohar subdivision.

Rain lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh today. Here is a photo of the state capital, Shimla

Rain lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh today. Here is a photo of the state capital, Shimla

Rain lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh today. Here is a photo of the state capital, Shimla

A flash flood washed away the bridge over Brahmganga river in Parvati valley's Manikara. Parvati Valley is in Kullu district which has received heavy rainfall

River in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district flooded following heavy rainfall. Here are the visuals of Jiyuni rivulet from Gohar subdivision.